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Researchers develop new DNA microscopy technique
The novel method for imaging molecules in cells and tissue samples, called DNA microscopy, could improve knowledge of disease development.
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Inhibiting kinase improves arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy symptoms
A research team has found that blocking a particular kinase in a mouse model of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy led to improved survival rates.
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Researchers identify pancreatic cancer protein drug target
A protein that causes pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma has been identified as a therapeutic target by researchers.
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Uncharted area of genome mapped by advanced imaging
Researchers have mapped a previously uncharted region of the human genome which could lead to tests for certain conditions in the future.
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Scientists identify promising new target to combat Alzheimer’s disease
New research is the first to link maladaptive changes in calcium transport by mitochondria to the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
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Human digestive tract database available for researchers
A team from MIT sequenced bacteria samples from the digestive system which can be accessed by researchers to use in the development of treatments.
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Study presents new ways of developing chronic inflammation treatment
Researchers have found a new way to treat the inflammation involved in chronic diseases.
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Breast cancer ‘sleeper cells’ could be formed after drug treatment
Breast cancer medicines may force some cancer cells into 'sleeper mode', allowing them to potentially come back to life after treatment.
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Muscular dystrophy mutation shown to protect against HIV-1
Researchers have discovered that a rare muscle disease causes resistance to HIV-1 infection in patients, providing insight into potential therapies.
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Blocking new protein helps immune system to fight cancer
A protein discovery could lead to a new and highly potent immune-therapeutic drug for the eradication of cancers using natural killer cells.
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Possible treatment discovered for severe dengue disease
New findings suggest a possible new treatment strategy for severe dengue disease using the tryptase inhibitor, nafamostat mesylate.
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Succinate in cystic fibrosis lungs feeds deadly bacteria
Targeting a deadly bacteria's use of succinate in the lungs could control infection and improve the health of people with cystic fibrosis.
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Gene linked to rare disorder also regulates key enzyme in Alzheimer’s
A gene associated with a rare balance disorder also regulates the behaviour of an enzyme that increases the risk for Alzheimer's disease.
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Osteoporosis in mice reversed with new drug target
A pharmaceutical target has been identified by Duke University that, when activated, can reverse bone degradation caused by osteoporosis.
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New drug target for glioblastoma identified by study
A new drug target for treating glioblastoma has been identified from a cellular pathway found to contribute to the spread of glioma stem cells.
